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So you want to learn more about podcasting? Here are some useful online videos:

Podcasting 101 - At The Whiteboard - ZDNetWhile this short video doesn't show you how to podcast, it is a quick primer on how podcasting works. Watch David Berlind use a whiteboard and markers to illustrate how podcasting is similar to TiVo. A transcript of the video is available.Published February 2006

Using RSS - At The Whiteboard - ZDNetRSS is the technology behind the ability to subscribe to podcasts and blogs. Veronica Combs uses a whiteboard and markers to explain how RSS works. You can read the transcript if she goes too fast for you.Published February 2006

Apple Video Series - Part I: An Introduction to PodcastingThis video for educators gives you the basics of creating a podcast using Apple's GarageBand 3's Podcast Studio. The video shows how to create an audio podcast, a podcast with chapters, and an enhanced podcast with artwork. Whether you've podcasted before or not, this is a great way to learn about the process and about the features of GarageBand 3.Published February 12, 2006 - Only Available until May 1, 2006

Apple Video Series - Part III: An Administrator's View on PodcastingDr. Tim Tyson, principal of Mabry Middle School in Marietta, Georgia, participates in an iChat interview. Tim shares examples of how podcasting had become a powerful tool for showcasing student work and for communicating with families. He's an amazing administrator and his school would be a spectacular place to teach and learn. After all, Mabry's slogan is "Making Learning Irresistible for Over 25 Years."Published March 8, 2006 - Only Available until April 30, 2006

Systm -PodcastingIf you're not an Apple user or prefer to use Audacity (free for Mac, Windows, & Linux) for recording, check out this video, part of the Systm video series about technology. You'll learn about equipment needs, recording techniques, and publishing.Published December 11, 2005